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U.S. News evaluated 54 Short Government Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 0.84 percent over the past year, and 1.91 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 0.2% |
| 1 Year | 0.8% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 1.9% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities. Its effective duration is no more than three years. The fund may invest in higher-risk securities, including U.S. dollar-denominated foreign government securities and asset-backed securities. It may also invest up to 10% of assets in foreign governmental high yield securities rates as low as B and their unrated equivalents.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Funds II Short Term Government Income Fund has an expense ratio of 0.63 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
